CHIPS Vacuum Translation Stages – Combined Sources Sought/Notice of Intent to Sole Source
ID: NIST-SS25-CHIPS-0043Type: Special Notice
Overview

Buyer

COMMERCE, DEPARTMENT OFNATIONAL INSTITUTE OF STANDARDS AND TECHNOLOGYUS

NAICS

Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing (334516)

PSC

LABORATORY EQUIPMENT AND SUPPLIES (6640)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/3633b1d97d5d423484c1010385fdd89b/view
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    Description

    The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) is seeking information from potential sources capable of providing a 3-axis (XYZ) translation stage, with the intent to issue a Sole Source Award to Attocube Systems AG if no other suitable vendors are identified. The required translation stage must be compatible with the Cameca LEAP 4000XSi atom probe tomograph and capable of operating under ultrahigh vacuum conditions, specifically designed to position a laser beam with high precision for NIST's CHIPS initiative aimed at advancing nanoscale metrology. Interested parties are encouraged to respond with their capabilities and relevant information by contacting Tracy Retterer or Forest Crumpler via email, as the notice is part of market research and does not constitute a formal solicitation or guarantee of contract award.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Tracy Retterer
    tracy.retterer@nist.gov
    Forest Crumpler
    forest.crumpler@nist.gov
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